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Dozens of ACT public schools to remain closed amid fears over asbestos in play sand
Education department has closed schools for assessment and cleaning despite assessing the health risk as ‘low’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwenty-five public schools in the Australian Capital Territory will remain closed on Tuesday while dozens of others will open or partially open after fears over children’s play sand products that may contain asbestos.More than 70 schools were shut on Monday in the territory after asbestos was detected in some samples of coloured play sand. An audit found use of the product was “widespread” across the ACT’s public schools. Continue reading…

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